83 FR 12681 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Technical Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 57 (March 23, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-05938

DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 252

[Docket DARS-2018-0001]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Technical 
Amendments

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial 
changes.

DATES: Effective March 23, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; 
facsimile 571-372-6094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends the DFARS as follows:
    1. Updates links to a website referenced in DFARS 211.275-2 and 
252.211-7006.
    2. Updates DFARS 213.106-2 and DFARS 252.213-7000 to reference the 
``Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)'' in lieu of the ``Past 
Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS-SR)'' and to provide 
updates links to websites.
    3. Updates organizational names in three places at DFARS 242.002.
    4. Amends DFARS 245.103-74 by removing ``PGI 245.103-73'' and 
adding ``PGI 245.103-74'' in its place.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer L. Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 252 are amended as 
follows:

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1. The authority citations for 48 CFR parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 252 
continue to read as follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

PART 211--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS


211.275-2  [Amended]

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2. Amend section 211.275-2(a)(2) introductory text by removing ``http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html'' and adding 
``https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html'' in its 
place.

PART 213--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES


213.106-2  [Amended]

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3. Amend section 213.106-2 by--
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a. In paragraph (b)(i)(A)--
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i. Removing ``Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS-
SR)'' and adding ``Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)'' in its 
place;
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ii. Removing ``PPIRS-SR'' and adding ``SPRS'' wherever it appears in 
the second sentence; and
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iii. Removing ``www.ppirs.gov'' and adding ``https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil'' in its place; and
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b. In paragraphs (b)(i)(B) and (b)(i)(C), removing ``PPIRS-SR'' and 
adding ``SPRS'' in both places.

PART 242--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES

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4. Amend section 242.002 by--
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a. Revising paragraph (b)(i)(C);
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b. In paragraph (S-70)(ii), removing ``Supply and Services Canada 
(SSC)'' and adding ``PWGSC, operating as PSPC,'' in its place; and
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c. In paragraph (S-70)(iii), removing ``SSC'' and adding ``PSPC'' in 
its place.
    The revision reads as follows:


242.002  Interagency agreements.

    (b)(i) * * *
    (C) Quality assurance requests performed for the Canadian 
Department of National Defence and pricing services performed for 
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), operating as 
Public Services and Procurment Canada (PSPC).
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PART 245--GOVERNMENT PROPERTY


245.103-74  [Amended]

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5. Amend section 245.103-74 by removing ``PGI 245.103-73'' and adding 
``PGI 245.103-74'' in its place.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES


252.211-7006  [Amended]

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6. Amend section 252.211-7006 by--
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a. Removing the clause date ``(DEC 2017)'' and adding ``(MAR 2018)'' in 
its place;
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b. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii) introductory text, removing ``http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html'' and adding 
``https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html'' in its 
place.


252.213-7000  [Amended]

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7. Amend section 252.213-7000 by--
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a. Revising the section heading.
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b. In the clause title, removing ``Past Performance Information 
Retrieval System--Statistical Reporting'' and adding ``Supplier 
Performance Risk System'' in its place;
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c. Removing the clause date ``(JUN 2015)'' and adding ``(MAR 2018)'' in 
its place;
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d. In paragraph (a)--
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i. Removing ``Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical 
Reporting (PPIRS-SR)'' and adding ``Supplier Performance Risk System 
(SPSR)'' in its place; and
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ii. Removing ``http://www.ppirs.gov/'' and adding ``https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/'' in its place;
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e. In paragraphs (b) and (c), removing ``PPIRS-SR'' and adding ``SPRS'' 
wherever it appears; and
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f. In paragraph (d)--
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i. Removing ``PPIRS-SR'' and adding ``SPRS'' wherever it appears;
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ii. Removing ``https://www.ppirs.gov/pdf/PPIRS-SR_UserMan.pdf'' and 
adding ``https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/pdf/PPIRS-SR_UserMan.pdf'' 
in its place; and
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iii. Removing ``https://www.ppirs.gov/pdf/PPIRS-SR_DataEvaluationCriteria.pdf'' and adding ``https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_DataEvaluationCriteria.pdf'' in its 
place.
    The revision reads as follows:

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252.213-7000  Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier 
Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations.

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73.1212, 73.3527, 73.1943 and 76.1701 List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, operating as Public Services and
are still a part of the information 213, 242, 245, and 252 Procurment Canada (PSPC).
collection and remain unchanged since Government procurement. * * * * *
last approved by OMB.
Jennifer L. Hawes, PART 245—GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
Federal Communications Commission.
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense
Marlene H. Dortch, 245.103–74 [Amended]
Acquisition Regulations System.
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 213, 242, ■ 5. Amend section 245.103–74 by
[FR Doc. 2018–05728 Filed 3–22–18; 8:45 am]
245, and 252 are amended as follows: removing ‘‘PGI 245.103–73’’ and adding
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‘‘PGI 245.103–74’’ in its place.
■ 1. The authority citations for 48 CFR
parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 252 PART 252—SOLICITATION
continue to read as follows: PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR CLAUSES
chapter 1.
Defense Acquisition Regulations 252.211–7006 [Amended]
System PART 211—DESCRIBING AGENCY
■ 6. Amend section 252.211–7006 by—
NEEDS
■ a. Removing the clause date ‘‘(DEC
48 CFR Parts 211, 213, 242, 245, and 211.275–2 [Amended] 2017)’’ and adding ‘‘(MAR 2018)’’ in its
252 place;
■ 2. Amend section 211.275–2(a)(2)
introductory text by removing ‘‘http:// ■ b. In paragraph (b)(1)(ii) introductory
[Docket DARS–2018–0001] www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to- text, removing ‘‘http://www.acq.osd.mil/
locations.html’’ and adding ‘‘https:// log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html’’
Defense Federal Acquisition www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/RFID_ship-to- and adding ‘‘https://www.acq.osd.mil/
Regulation Supplement: Technical locations.html’’ in its place. log/sci/RFID_ship-to-locations.html’’ in
Amendments its place.
PART 213—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition 252.213–7000 [Amended]
PROCEDURES
Regulations System, Department of ■ 7. Amend section 252.213–7000 by—
Defense (DoD). 213.106–2 [Amended]
■ a. Revising the section heading.
ACTION: Final rule. ■ 3. Amend section 213.106–2 by— ■ b. In the clause title, removing ‘‘Past
■ a. In paragraph (b)(i)(A)— Performance Information Retrieval
■ i. Removing ‘‘Past Performance System—Statistical Reporting’’ and
SUMMARY: DoD is making technical
amendments to the Defense Federal Information Retrieval System (PPIRS– adding ‘‘Supplier Performance Risk
Acquisition Regulation Supplement SR)’’ and adding ‘‘Supplier Performance System’’ in its place;
(DFARS) to provide needed editorial Risk System (SPRS)’’ in its place;
■ c. Removing the clause date ‘‘(JUN
changes. ■ ii. Removing ‘‘PPIRS–SR’’ and adding
2015)’’ and adding ‘‘(MAR 2018)’’ in its
‘‘SPRS’’ wherever it appears in the place;
DATES: Effective March 23, 2018. second sentence; and
■ d. In paragraph (a)—
■ iii. Removing ‘‘www.ppirs.gov’’ and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. adding ‘‘https://www.ppirssrng.csd. ■ i. Removing ‘‘Past Performance
Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition disa.mil’’ in its place; and Information Retrieval System-Statistical
Regulations System, ■ b. In paragraphs (b)(i)(B) and (b)(i)(C),
Reporting (PPIRS–SR)’’ and adding
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room removing ‘‘PPIRS–SR’’ and adding ‘‘Supplier Performance Risk System
3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, ‘‘SPRS’’ in both places. (SPSR)’’ in its place; and
Washington, DC 20301–3060. ■ ii. Removing ‘‘http://www.ppirs.gov/’’
Telephone 571–372–6115; facsimile PART 242—CONTRACT and adding ‘‘https://www.ppirssrng.csd.
571–372–6094. ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT disa.mil/’’ in its place;
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final SERVICES ■ e. In paragraphs (b) and (c), removing
rule amends the DFARS as follows: ‘‘PPIRS–SR’’ and adding ‘‘SPRS’’
■ 4. Amend section 242.002 by— wherever it appears; and
1. Updates links to a website ■ a. Revising paragraph (b)(i)(C); ■ f. In paragraph (d)—
referenced in DFARS 211.275–2 and ■ b. In paragraph (S–70)(ii), removing
252.211–7006. ■ i. Removing ‘‘PPIRS–SR’’ and adding
‘‘Supply and Services Canada (SSC)’’
‘‘SPRS’’ wherever it appears;
2. Updates DFARS 213.106–2 and and adding ‘‘PWGSC, operating as
PSPC,’’ in its place; and ■ ii. Removing ‘‘https://www.ppirs.gov/
DFARS 252.213–7000 to reference the
■ c. In paragraph (S–70)(iii), removing
pdf/PPIRS-SR_UserMan.pdf’’ and
‘‘Supplier Performance Risk System
‘‘SSC’’ and adding ‘‘PSPC’’ in its place. adding ‘‘https://
(SPRS)’’ in lieu of the ‘‘Past Performance
The revision reads as follows: www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/pdf/PPIRS-
Information Retrieval System (PPIRS–
SR_UserMan.pdf’’ in its place; and
SR)’’ and to provide updates links to
242.002 Interagency agreements. ■ iii. Removing ‘‘https://www.ppirs.gov/
websites.
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(b)(i) * * * pdf/PPIRS-SR_Data
3. Updates organizational names in (C) Quality assurance requests EvaluationCriteria.pdf’’ and adding
three places at DFARS 242.002. performed for the Canadian Department ‘‘https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/
4. Amends DFARS 245.103–74 by of National Defence and pricing services pdf/SPRS_DataEvaluationCriteria.pdf’’
removing ‘‘PGI 245.103–73’’ and adding performed for Public Works and in its place.
‘‘PGI 245.103–74’’ in its place. Government Services Canada (PWGSC), The revision reads as follows:

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252.213–7000 Notice to Prospective reimbursement of fees assessed by the III. Applicability to Contracts at or
Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance mentor firm. Below the Simplified Acquisition
Risk System in Past Performance Threshold and for Commercial Items,
Evaluations. II. Discussion and Analysis Including Commercially Available Off-
* * * * * the-Shelf Items
One respondent submitted a public
[FR Doc. 2018–05938 Filed 3–22–18; 8:45 am] This final rule does not add any new
comment in response to the proposed
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rule. DoD reviewed the public comment provisions or clauses or impact any
in the development of the final rule. existing provisions or clauses.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE A. Summary of Significant Changes IV. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
From the Proposed Rule Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
Defense Acquisition Regulations 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
System There are no changes made to the and benefits of available regulatory
final rule as a result of the public alternatives and, if regulation is
48 CFR Part 219 and Appendix I to comment; however, one conforming necessary, to select regulatory
Chapter 2 change is made. approaches that maximize net benefits
[Docket DARS–2016–0033] (including potential economic,
B. Analysis of Public Comments
environmental, public health and safety
RIN 0750–AJ05 effects, distributive impacts, and
Comment: The respondent requested
Defense Federal Acquisition that DoD revise the Program’s eligibility equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
Regulation Supplement: Amendment criteria for protégé firms to include importance of quantifying both costs
to Mentor-Protégé Program (DFARS Historically Black Colleges and and benefits, of reducing costs, of
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority harmonizing rules, and of promoting
Case 2016–D011)
flexibility. This is not a significant
Institutions (MIs). Allowing HBCUs and
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition regulatory action and, therefore, was not
MIs to participate in the Program as
Regulations System, Department of subject to review under section 6(b) of
protégés would provide the opportunity E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Defense (DoD).
for teaming arrangements with DoD Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
ACTION: Final rule.
prime contractors, as well as good rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing a final rule research opportunities. 804.
amending the Defense Federal Response: The eligibility criteria are V. Executive Order 13771
Acquisition Regulation Supplement based on the statutory authority for the
(DFARS) to implement a section of the Program (10 U.S.C. 2302 note), which This rule is not subject to E.O. 13771,
National Defense Authorization Act for provides that a ‘‘disadvantaged small because this rule is not a significant
Fiscal Year 2016 that provides business concern’’ meeting certain regulatory action under E.O. 12866.
amendments to the DoD Pilot Mentor- criteria may participate as a protégé in VI. Regulatory Flexibility Act
Protégé Program. the Program. The statutory definition of A final regulatory flexibility analysis
DATES: Effective March 23, 2018. ‘‘disadvantaged small business concern’’ (FRFA) has been prepared consistent
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. does not include HBCUs or MIs. with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
Jennifer D. Johnson, telephone 571– Therefore, the statute does not support U.S.C. 601, et seq. The FRFA is
372–6100. the inclusion of HBCUs and MIs as summarized as follows:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: protégés. However, HBCUs and MIs This final rule amends the Defense
have a role in the Program as providers Federal Acquisition Regulation
I. Background
of assistance to protégé firms. Supplement (DFARS) to implement
DoD published a proposed rule in the section 861 of the National Defense
Federal Register at 81 FR 65610 on C. Other Changes From the Proposed Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
September 23, 2016, to propose Rule Year (FY) 2016, which provides
revisions to the DFARS to implement amendments to the DoD Pilot Mentor-
section 861 of the National Defense A conforming change is made to the
Protégé Program (‘‘the Program’’).
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal definition of ‘‘nontraditional defense Specifically, section 861 provides new
Year (FY) 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92). Section contractor’’ in Appendix I, Paragraph I– reporting requirements for mentor firms
861 provides several amendments to the 101.2, to reflect the definition for this that will provide information to DoD’s
DoD Pilot Mentor-Protégé Program (‘‘the term that was established in the final Office of Small Business Programs to
Program’’), including new reporting rule ‘‘Procurement of Commercial Items support decisions regarding
requirements for mentor firms to (DFARS Case 2016–D006)’’ (see 83 FR continuation of particular mentor-
provide information to DoD’s Office of 4431, dated January 31, 2018). Several protégé agreements. In addition, section
Small Business Programs to support Appendix I references are revised to 861 adds new eligibility criteria; adds
decisions regarding continuation of reflect that, as of February 1, 2018, the limitations on a protégé firm’s
particular mentor-protégé agreements. Office of Small Business Programs is participation in the Program; adds new
In addition, section 861 adds new now organizationally located within elements to mentor-protégé agreements;
eligibility criteria; adds limitations on a DoD under Acquisition and extends the Program for three additional
protégé firm’s participation in the Sustainment (A&S) in lieu of years; and amends requirements for
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Program; adds new elements to mentor- Acquisition Technology and Logistics business development assistance
protégé agreements; extends the (AT&L). provided by a mentor firm and for
Program for three years to September 30, reimbursement of fees assessed by the
2021; and amends requirements for mentor firm. The objectives of this rule
business development assistance are to implement statutory amendments
provided by a mentor firm and for to the Program and to provide DoD’s

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective March 23, 2018.
Contact		Ms. Jennifer L. Hawes, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 3B941, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6115; facsimile 571-372-6094.
FR Citation		83 FR 12681
CFR Citation		48 CFR 211 48 CFR 213 48 CFR 242 48 CFR 245 48 CFR 252

83 FR 12681 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Technical Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEDefense Acquisition Regulations System

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 57 (March 23, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System